Information Technology Project Manager

IT Project ManagerLooking for more than just a job? You've found it. At Pekin Insurance, you're not a number—you're part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we've built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you'll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We're proud to help people through life's toughest moments—and it's our people who make that possible. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you.Position Overview: The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of strategic, cross-functional, and transformational projects that align with enterprise goals. This role is accountable for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects of varying scope and complexity, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet stakeholder expectations. The IT Project Manager collaborates with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to drive business value, foster alignment, and support change across departments. This role plays a key part in building enterprise project maturity and advancing organizational priorities.Essential Job Functions:Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including defining scope, objectives, and success metricsDevelops and maintains project plans, timelines, resource allocations, budgets, and communication strategiesFacilitates stakeholder engagement and manages relationships across diverse departments and disciplinesIdentifies and mitigates risks, manages issues and dependencies, and adapts plans to achieve intended outcomesTracks project performance and provides updates through dashboards, reports, and executive briefingsEnsures alignment with internal governance, compliance, and change management protocolsCoordinates cross-functional teams and third-party partners to ensure effective execution and deliveryConducts project kickoff and closure activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and handoffsSupports knowledge transfer, process improvement, and the creation and adoption of project management best practicesMakes decisions related to day-to-day project execution within approved scope, budget, and timelineEscalates high-risk issues, scope changes, or resourcing challenges to IT leaders and project sponsorsPerforms other duties as assignedEducation & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in related field, specialized training or equivalent work experience required. 3+ years of experience managing projects, including software, infrastructure, or systems. Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, etc.) and enterprise architecture.Preferred Experience: Delivering initiatives leveraging agile methodology. Technical management experience in a dynamic high-paced environment. Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries. PMO (Program Management Office) a plus. Insurance background a plus.Must have skills: Agile and other project methodologies such as LEAN, SAFe, Waterfall, Solid command of JIRA, PowerPoint, Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills to multiple audiences. Good to have skills: Former roles as Scrum Master, Product Owner, other IT related roles/skills/skills.Certifications & Licenses: PMP Six Sigma, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer - preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of project lifecycle management and governance frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and change enablement strategies. Business operations and strategic execution principles. Demonstrated skills in planning and resource management. Communication and influence across diverse audiences and all levels of the organization. Strong facilitation skills including resolution of risks, issues, and decision making. Budget tracking and risk mitigation. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment. Translate goals into actionable project plans. Adapt approaches to meet evolving business needs. Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.Pay Range: $108,000.00 – $148,000.00 per year. This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual.Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Generous 401(k) with company match. Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule. Paid Volunteer Program.